The published rate at this weight on this channel, taken straight from the live price feed.
Shipping 1KG from China to Madagascar comes to roughly USD 549 at the published rate of USD 548.7 per cubic metre billed as 1 CBM. Treat that as a planning estimate for the freight: the commodity, its HS code, the packed dimensions and the exchange rate on the day all move it, and duty through the national customs service is quoted separately. The real figure can land above or below.
Indicative published rates for planning, not a quotation. Actual cost depends on the product and its HS code, chargeable weight, declared value, duty and tax at destination, and the exchange rate on the day.
| Service | Mode | Rate | Billed as | Total (1 KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Sea DDP w/Tax | 🚢 Sea Freight | USD 548.7/CBM ≈ USD 3.29/KG | 1 CBM 1 CBM min | USD 549 | View Details → |
Freight is not billed on the number on your bathroom scale. It is billed on chargeable weight: the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight, where volumetric weight is L × W × H (cm) ÷ 6000. Denser cargo pays on its weight; light bulky cargo pays on the space it occupies. Whichever is higher is the one you pay — never the lower.
Worked example — how the conversion runs, not a quotation. 1 kg ÷ 167 kg/CBM = 0.01 CBM, below the 1 CBM minimum, so 1 CBM is billed. On a per-CBM channel the estimate is the CBM rate × 1 — not the CBM rate × 1.
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Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to Madagascar. Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.
| Volume | Approx. weight | Rate (USD/CBM) | @ 1 KG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 CBM | ≈ 167 KG | USD 548.66 | USD 548.66 |
| 2 CBM | ≈ 333 KG | USD 507.00 | USD 1,013.99 |
| 3 CBM | ≈ 500 KG | USD 488.48 | USD 1,465.43 |
| 5 CBM | ≈ 833 KG | USD 479.22 | USD 2,396.09 |
| 8 CBM | ≈ 1,333 KG | USD 486.16 | USD 3,889.30 |
| 12 CBM | ≈ 2,000 KG | USD 509.31 | USD 6,111.73 |
| 20 CBM | ≈ 3,333 KG | USD 500.05 | USD 10,001.03 |
| 30 CBM | ≈ 5,000 KG | USD 467.64 | USD 14,029.32 |
Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to Madagascar.
We tested this lane to Madagascar with a mid-volume order. Clearance at destination was smoother than our last shipment. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
We tested this lane to Madagascar with a mid-volume order. Clearance at destination was smoother than our last shipment. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Ufuatiliaji ulikuwa mzuri mpaka mzigo kufika.
This was a DDP shipment to Madagascar for mixed cartons. Clearance at destination was smoother than our last shipment. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Madagascar. Clearance at destination was smoother than our last shipment. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Huduma ilikuwa nzuri na mizigo ilifika salama.
This was a DDP shipment to Madagascar for mixed cartons. The route worked well for general cargo. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Ufuatiliaji ulikuwa mzuri mpaka mzigo kufika.
We tested this lane to Madagascar with a mid-volume order. The route worked well for general cargo. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Madagascar through this team. The route worked well for general cargo. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
We tested this lane to Madagascar with a mid-volume order. Clearance at destination was smoother than our last shipment. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Madagascar through this team. Clearance at destination was smoother than our last shipment. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. Huduma ilikuwa nzuri na mizigo ilifika salama.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Madagascar. The route worked well for general cargo. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
This was a DDP shipment to Madagascar for mixed cartons. The route worked well for general cargo. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. Ufuatiliaji ulikuwa mzuri mpaka mzigo kufika.
This was a DDP shipment to Madagascar for mixed cartons. The route worked well for general cargo. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
Historical freight rates from China to Madagascar for 1 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
The country-specific numbers we plan every Madagascar booking around:
| Main sea gateways | the main commercial seaport |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | the national customs service |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | No practical de-minimis on most routes |
| Import tax & duty regime | Import VAT plus duty 5–35%; pre-shipment inspection common |
| Local currency | USD (freight priced in USD) |
| Typical port/airport dwell time | 7–21 days (congestion common) |
| Peak / busy season | Oct–Dec |
| Conformity & certification | Pre-shipment conformity certificate often mandatory |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
| Method | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Freight DDP | 5–10 business days | From China warehouse to Madagascar door |
| Express Courier | 3–7 business days | DHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, good option |
Loads of 1 KG and under are nearly always samples, QC pull-outs, documents, or one-off direct-to-consumer orders. Express air wins here without much contest — ocean freight carries minimum charges that wipe out any saving on a parcel this light.
A freight rate is a scope, not just a number. Two quotes for the same lane can differ by a third and still describe the same shipment, because one of them stops at the port and the other reaches the door. Here is where the line falls on the figures published above.
When you compare us against another quote, compare the scope first. Ask what the number stops at, whether duty is inside it or beside it, and who pays the destination terminal. The rate that looks cheapest on an email is frequently the one with the most left out of it.
On the current feed, China-to-Madagascar rates open at USD 548.66/CBM via Sea DDP w/Tax. For a 1 KG load that works out to a freight total of approximately USD 549. RateHive can manage the customs entry and import-tax step, while the duty itself follows the Import VAT plus duty 5–35%; pre-shipment inspection common set by the national customs service.
Entries into Madagascar are assessed by the national customs service, and the regime that applies is: Import VAT plus duty 5–35%; pre-shipment inspection common. On de-minimis, the position is No practical de-minimis on most routes. RateHive offers managed clearance and tax processing — a coordination service, not Incoterms DDP — to handle these formalities for you.
Chargeable weight is the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight, where volumetric weight is L × W × H in centimetres divided by 6000. One cubic metre therefore equals 167 kg. If a consignment weighs 300 kg but measures out to only 200 kg volumetric, it is charged on the 300 kg — the higher of the two always wins. Sea LCL and sea DDP channels are published per cubic metre rather than per kilogram, with a one cubic metre minimum. Where a page knows only a weight, it converts at 167 kg per CBM to show an indicative volume — 1 kg shows as about 1 CBM. Send real dimensions for a firm figure.
Ocean cargo into Madagascar generally moves through the main commercial seaport; air clears via the primary international airport. We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward leg to your delivery address, with clearance handled as a managed service.
Yes. Air moves on an air waybill (AWB) that's live within 24 hours of departure; ocean tracks by bill of lading through the carrier portal. We flag the milestones that matter — departure, gateway arrival, clearance by the national customs service, and final delivery.
the national customs service will generally want: a commercial invoice carrying HS codes and value; a packing list with weights and dimensions; the bill of lading or air waybill; a certificate of origin where it can cut duty; and any commodity-specific certification (Pre-shipment conformity certificate often mandatory). RateHive can prepare and lodge these as part of managed clearance.
For regulated cargo into Madagascar, budget for: Pre-shipment conformity certificate often mandatory. A missing conformity document is the single most common reason the national customs service puts a shipment on hold, so verify your HS-code requirements before the goods leave China.
Reckon on these door-to-door windows into Madagascar: air 5–10 business days, ocean LCL 30–50 days, ocean FCL 28–45 days. Add roughly 7–21 days (congestion common) for clearance and dwell at the gateway, which RateHive can manage end to end.